# Star Duster vs TapTheGlow

The clearest difference is price: TapTheGlow at Free against Star Duster's $2.99. TapTheGlow also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Star Duster's advantage is chart position (#184 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.2). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

TapTheGlow is free to download; Star Duster costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Star Duster against 5.0 for TapTheGlow. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

Star Duster ships an update every 3 weeks, TapTheGlow weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Star Duster | TapTheGlow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-duster/id1539341529/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taptheglow/id6761400730/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#184** | — |
| Size | 31 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 26.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Beardybird AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1164888655) | [Bhavesh Sharma](https://appshunter.io/developer/1515802932) |

## What reviewers say

### Star Duster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-duster/id1539341529)

**Currently charting:** #184 Top Paid · Casual (US App Store)

Experience a retro-inspired arcade challenge that harks back to the 80s. Control your character through unique gameplay mechanics, including physical head movements via push-ups, and enjoy an immersive soundscape. Compete for high scores across two distinct game modes.

**Highlights:** Two distinct game modes, High score lists, Head control via push-ups (iOS), Retro 80s aesthetic, Immersive soundscape

**Features:** Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### TapTheGlow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taptheglow/id6761400730)

Test your reflexes in this fast-paced game where you tap a glowing button before it disappears. Achieve high scores, build combos, and compete globally. Features multiple difficulty levels and daily challenges.

**Highlights:** Multiple difficulty levels, Combo multiplier for bonus points, Daily challenges for all players, Local multiplayer (Pass & Play), Global leaderboards, Reaction time statistics, Seasonal themes and achievements

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Star Duster free?

Star Duster costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is TapTheGlow free?

TapTheGlow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Star Duster or TapTheGlow?

Star Duster and TapTheGlow are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Star Duster or TapTheGlow have ads?

Neither Star Duster nor TapTheGlow shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Star Duster or TapTheGlow?

Star Duster ships an update every 3 weeks, and TapTheGlow weekly. Most recently, Star Duster was updated on November 3, 2026 and TapTheGlow on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*